Our teachers are all experienced, well-versed native English speakers.

Our Prekinder classes are held entirely in English but are designed to be beneficial and enjoyable to all students, whether or not they are native English speakers.

We offer Japanese classes throughout the day so our elementary-age students can understand Japan's cultural and linguistic values. To communicate and move throughout their community with confidence.

The maximum number of students in each class varies depending on age range and classroom personnel. The limits are as follows:

Little Sprouts (age 2-3): 12 student maximum with three teachers/assistant teachers
Big Sprouts (age 3-4): 14 student maximum with two teachers/assistant teachers
Saplings 1 (age 4-5): 14* student maximum with one teacher [*Maximum class capacity can increase by four with the addition of an assistant teacher.]
Saplings 2 (age 5-6 ): 14* student maximum with one teacher [*Maximum class capacity can increase by four with the addition of an assistant teacher.]

Grades 1-3 (age 6-9): 18* student maximum with one teacher [*Maximum class capacity can increase by four with the addition of an assistant teacher.]
Grades 4-9 (age 10-14): 20* student maximum with one teacher [*Maximum class capacity can increase by four with the addition of an assistant teacher.]

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Our Prekinder classes have qualified teaching assistants to help with activities, mealtimes, and toilet training. Some of the elementary classes also have assistants depending on class sizes.

Technology is integrated throughout our classrooms to enhance learning, engagement, and creativity. Most Pre-K classrooms are equipped with a projector or have access to one, while all Elementary and Middle School classrooms are fully outfitted with projectors for interactive instruction.

Elementary and Middle School students are also required to bring a personal computer, which allows them to access a variety of digital learning tools, including Khan Academy, Typing Club, Kahoot, Nearpod, and Micro:bit. These platforms support academic growth, creativity, and digital skills across subjects. Our goal is to use technology purposefully to prepare students for a connected and evolving world.

Yes

No

We accommodate as needed. Parents often inform us about any religious protocols and we help to facilitate a space for students needs. E.g. Ramadan, Prayer time etc.

MapGrowth Exam

The following results are from the fall term of 2025-2026

Math:
Grade 1: 91st percentile
Grade 2: 97th percentile
Grade 3: 90th percentile
Grade 4: 87th percentile
Grade 5: 83rd percentile
Grade 6: 85th percentile
Grade 7: 87th percentile

Reading:
Grade 1: 67th percentile
Grade 2: 81st percentile
Grade 3: 66th percentile
Grade 4: 62th percentile
Grade 5: 58rd percentile
Grade 6: 40th percentile
Grade 7: 58th percentile

Language:
Grade 1: N/A
Grade 2: 89th percentile
Grade 3: 82nd percentile
Grade 4: 70th percentile
Grade 5: 74th percentile
Grade 6: 44th percentile
Grade 7: 34th percentile

Science:
Grade 1: N/A
Grade 2: 87th percentile
Grade 3: 73rd percentile
Grade 4: 55th percentile
Grade 5: 87th percentile
Grade 6: 47th percentile
Grade 7: 42th percentile

Yes

Around an hour per week for prekinder. For elementary students, the amount varies depending on grade level.

100%

No

While we do not have a dedicated special education department or specialized staff on-site, we do work closely with families to provide additional support when needed. In some cases, this includes the option of hiring a personal assistant to help a child navigate the school day with greater confidence and care. These assistants are arranged in collaboration with the family and offer individualized attention in the classroom.

However, it’s important to note that we are a general education setting and may not be equipped to meet the needs of students with more significant or complex learning or behavioral challenges. We always encourage an open dialogue with families to ensure that we can provide the right environment for each child to thrive.

We support gifted and advanced learners through leveled instruction, allowing students to progress at a pace that matches their abilities rather than being limited to grade-level expectations. English is leveled from Prekinder, and in Elementary and Middle School, students are grouped by level in both English and Math. This flexible structure helps ensure that each student is appropriately challenged and engaged in their learning.

While we rely on our teachers to provide for the well-being of our students, we understand that there are times when we must consult a professional. We care about the progress of our children, whether it is their emotional or physical progress. If an expert must be consulted, we have an on-call school counselor who can assist.

In some cases, during the application process, Learning Tree will request one or more of the following assessments:

● English speaking proficiency test
● English reading proficiency test
● Entrance exam (elementary program)
● Standardized test, Terra Nova (elementary program)
● An interview with the student and family (elementary program)
Group interviews for the elementary program are scheduled during the months of January, February and March.

Students will receive a Certificate of Admission after:
● Trial lesson or group interview
● The completed application and other documents have been reviewed by administrators and principal
● The student can be placed in a class at the appropriate grade level
● It is established that Learning Tree is a good fit for the student and family
● Payment arrangements have been made

Yes, approved applicants who cannot be immediately placed in a classroom because of capacity can be put on the waiting list. Administrators will inform the family as soon as space becomes available.

April 1

Yes

9:45 AM

1:45 PM

Yes, we offer after-school English classes and our Extra Curricular Activity Program, which includes piano lessons, swimming classes, sports, and Japanese lessons.

Yes, we have a school bus service to pick up and drop off students.

We provide healthy school lunches for those who have ordered every day for the whole term.

We provide healthy school lunches for those who have ordered daily lunches for the whole term.

The healthy lunch policy:
1. No preservatives
2. All ingredients are from Hokkaido or the western part of Japan
3. Organic or low-chemical use
4. All natural seasoning and condiments, NO white sugar
5. High-quality oil, either olive oil or natural rapeseed oil
6. Uphold the natural flavor of the ingredients
7. Less animal meat and more soybeans, seaweed, fish, and vegetables, including root vegetables
8. Fish is all natural (Not farm raised), Chicken and Pork are free range, with natural food (non biologically modified), without any hormone injections or antibiotics.
9. Food temperature is kept at over 65C and served within 2 hours after cooking
10. Water is filtered by reverse osmosis.
11. We cannot accept any requests to remove certain foods from lunch. This is to prevent serious accidents like anaphylactic reactions.

No

Yes

Weekdays, between 2 and 3 pm, we run our Extra Curricular Activity Program (ECAP), including activities such as piano lessons, swimming classes, sports, and Japanese lessons, each held by teachers specializing in the field. Art, music, and other aesthetic faculties are included in our curriculum. For example, children participate in ukulele and Hula classes each week. We also hold various extra-curricular events such as Sports Day, excursions, concerts, and nature camps.

Students go to Kiba Park daily to maintain health and wellness. On Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays, students will be led through a physical activity focusing on physical education by their homeroom teacher. On Tuesdays and Thursdays, students will have free play at the park to refresh themselves and build relationships with their classmates. Students are monitored by their homeroom teacher and administrative staff for their safety.

While we do not currently have competitive sports teams, our school hosts an annual all-school Sports Day each spring — a beloved tradition and a major highlight of the year. Students are grouped into four color-based house teams, each represented by its own school mascot, and compete in a series of fun, team-based events. The competitions are spirited, inclusive, and designed to promote teamwork, sportsmanship, and school pride.

Organic Cafe, Library, Theater, Mini Gym, Art Room, Science Lab, and a Dance Studio.

We have a half-court basketball court and a table tennis room.

We believe in raising global citizens with a growth mindset. We are committed to fostering empathetic and responsible life-long learners who contribute to their local and global communities.

We feel that it is most important for a child to understand how special they are. We help them do this by showering them sincerely with love in the same way that we immerse them in English, in a safe and secure environment. We believe that this is the first step in helping them to recognize how precious their family, friends, teachers and the whole of nature are. We feel that by finding out about the customs and cultures of other countries and trying to understand and accept differences, they come to know the wonderfulness of their own country and also develop a global attitude. English is an essential part of this, providing a tool to express their feelings and thoughts. Throughout their education at learning tree, we want them to courageously engage in any situation while still enjoying themselves. By keeping a positive mind and remembering to be kind to others, we hope to further expand their endeavors and sustain their pure-hearted dreams. For these reasons, we maintain the following three principles:

1.) We want our students to have fun, because happiness is essential for everyone’s emotional well-being.

2.) We want our children to work hard now, so they can benefit in the future. Through this hard work, our children will be able to expand their windows of opportunities, which will allow them freedom in the future. Furthermore, we desire to equip them with the tools necessary to overcome the obstacles that they might face in life.

3.) Finally, we want the children to learn to become a part of the community. They should use their positive attitude and knowledge to impact other people’s lives. By helping others, the students will find joy and fulfillment. We hope that we can help our students create positive dreams for themselves and have the ability to make these dreams come true in our global community.